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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1951
Page
1
The Associated Press reports the U S traffic death toll hits 1 000 000 with a figure of 999 990 listed as the final pre milestone victim. A Pentecostal voice laments the toll while urging caution and common sense on the roads during the holiday travel rush.
Shooters compete on Christmas Day at Sunnyside near Winchester with turkeys and chickens as prizes starting at 10 AM in a warm hall. Also local closures and sales notices list business hour changes and holiday offerings across Winchester Caldwell sites Smiths Garage Golden Glow Restaurant and Shan Treess. Selections include poultry marketing notice and a Christmas decorations sale at Shan Treas Inc with hours and locations.
United Nations negotiators urge an immediate swap of sick and wounded prisoners in Korea. They announce 37 500 South Korean civilians held by Allies will be freed, while the Communists consider the proposal. Discrepancies between U N and Red Cross lists are noted and oversight questions remain. Armistice talks show little progress as sessions adjourn and reconvene at Panmunjom.
Allied aircraft and ships struck Communist supply and communication lines in Korea. UN infantry stormed a northwest Chorwon position, while F-84s hit dumps near Kum setting a valley ablaze. The Fifth Air Force reported 13 UN planes lost to ground fire, plus one MIG-15 down in air combat and eight damaged.
The FBI arrested Lewis Lindbergh Preston, 22, on unlawful flight to avoid prosecution in Washington at 12:25 this morning. Indicted in Corporation Court for breaking and entering and larceny at two Loudoun Street sites in December. Police moving to return him to the city for trial.
Vienna reports new U.S. minister Ravndal says Budapest has given no timetable for the trial of four American airmen held on alleged Hungarian territorial rights violations. Hungary warned of a court hearing while Ravndal presses for access and release amid U.N. and Soviet criticism.
A 3 or 4 day old foundling named Zero was found crying on a snowy doorstep in Chicago by Bernice Nixon on the north side. Her 4 year old daughter heard the infant and said Santa may be bringing another baby. Police placed the infant in an orphanage after taking custody.
Local report profiles Walter F. Claus co owner of Kernstown Hosiery Mill as Winchester's sole Santa Claus. Born in Germany he naturalized as an American citizen with a small family including wife a daughter Trudy and two sons. The Claus family notes their stance on answering children calls with promises of gifts. Mrs Santa Claus usually handles the phone and the piece closes noting continued coverage on page 2 column 6.
New York United States singer and dancer Josephine Baker files a 400000 dollar damage suit against columnist Walter Winchell Hearst Corporation and its Features Syndicate in federal court. She alleges published items on October 25 and seven other occasions damaged her reputation and employment prospects. Baker notes a Stork Club visit on October 16 where delays occurred and claims Winchell sought to vilify her publicly. She seeks 100000 for loss of employment 200000 for publication damages and 100000 punitive damages.
Washington officials scramble to verify a reported POW in Korea named Walter B. Dixon with serial RA17266334. Agnes Dixon Sasser of Atlanta says Dixon was killed but later listed as prisoner, while Army records list his next of kin as Mrs. Lorean G. Storey. Pentagon delays confirmation until after Christmas holiday.
Winter began with sun and melting snow as Christmas shoppers packed Loudoun Street. C J Ott predicts a record year for local merchants while police report the heaviest traffic in memory. Stores stay open late this evening with Monday hours at 6 p.m. and shortages feared in last minute suet, tree decorations, and foods.
Senate Agriculture Committee plans early next year to publicly examine two get rich quick schemes tied to the Agriculture Department. One case involves grain storage profits and the other an investment pool linked to land and mortgages. Witnesses come from St Louis and Kansas City as investigators prepare a pre report.
Bus drivers for the Carolina Trailways Company went on strike at midnight after deadlocked wage talks. The firm with 260 drivers and 235 buses serves Charlotte Greensboro Raleigh and other points in NC and VA affecting hundreds of Christmas travelers.
Winter weather eased into Virginia with mild temperatures in the east while heavy rains raised streams across Louisa and Goochland counties. The James River hit flood stage in Goochland. detours appeared on several routes but were expected to clear as waters receded. Farther west a frigid storm blamed for 264 deaths left midwest states covered in snow and caused widespread transportation disruptions.
The weekend embraced the Yule season with Santa appearing at the White House in courtrooms and at orphanages. At Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina he arrived by helicopter for a party for 1,000 orphans. In a Washington court a judge freed a 19 year old car thief and gave him a ten dollar bill, saying Christmas weighed on his conscience.
West Frankfort Illinois rescue workers frantically labored to reach trapped miners after a blast. Five bodies were recovered and officials doubted any survivor. Mine Director Walter Eadie and mine superintendent John R. Foster said the trapped men may have died in the explosion. Bodies were moved to the junior high school gym for identification as city officials prepared for further actions.
Prague reports a new reshuffle in Czechoslovakia's Communist government. Jaromir Dolansky becomes vice premier and former State Planning Office chair Rudolf is recalled as a minister amid changes sworn in at a morning ceremony alongside three others.
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